Wooden push walker or plastic activity walker — which is better?

Reviewers are split. A former early-years teacher in r/BeyondTheBumpUK argued plastic push walkers are actually better for new walkers because they're shorter and the wheels have more drag, which keeps the walker from rolling away. Wooden walker advocates in r/moderatelygranolamoms prefer the heavier, quieter feel and more open-ended play. The deciding factor in most threads is whether the model has speed resistance, not the material.